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Ontario 150 certificates honour longtime farming

Seventeen Brant farmers and leaders of rural organizations are on the list of Ontario 150 Farm Certificate recipients that have been recognized by the province for their connection to agriculture for more than 150 years.

Their contributions to Brant, its heritage, economy, culture and social fabric are important, said Brant MPP Dave Levac.

"Agriculture is an important part of not only Ontario's history, but Brant's as well. I would like to congratulate all farm families within our riding that have received this wonderful acknowledgement for the great accomplishment of providing farming for more than 150 years."

The list of recipients are members of farm families that span generations tilling the soil in Brant.

They had until last October to apply to the government for an Ontario 150 Farm Certicate, and supply information verifying that the farm they run has been in operation for at least 150 years, regardless of family ownership over generations.

The certificates have just been announced.

Levac thanked the certificate holders for being part of a commitment to provide high-quality food and agricultural services for more than a century and a half.

"The longevity of these farms is proof that the work they do is instrumental to a better and prosperous Brant."